Model year 2023 · Subcompact Cars, Minicompact Cars
2023 Bentley Continental: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2023 Bentley Continental at 14–18 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
0
EPA combined mpg
14–18
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
NHTSA lists this vehicle as CONTINENTAL GT.
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Bentley dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2023 Bentley Continental recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2023 Bentley Continental, newest first.
No recalls are listed for the 2023 Bentley Continental in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2023 Bentley Continental fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City/Hwy/Comb | Fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental GT | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 15/23/18 mpg | $4,550 | 494 |
| Continental GT Convertible | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 15/22/18 mpg | $4,550 | 508 |
| Continental GT Convertible Speed | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 12/18/14 mpg | $5,850 | 636 |
| Continental GT Speed | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 12/20/15 mpg | $5,500 | 610 |
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2023 Bentley Continental crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Tested vehicle | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk | Forward collision warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Bentley Continental GT 2 DR AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | — | Standard |
| 2023 Bentley Continental GT Convertible C AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | — | Standard |
| 2023 Bentley Continental GT Speed 2 DR AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | — | Standard |
| 2023 Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible C AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | — | Standard |
| 2023 Bentley Continental GT V8 2 DR AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | — | Standard |
| 2023 Bentley Continental GT V8 Convertible C AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | — | Standard |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2023 Bentley Continental owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Bentley Continental, most recently on Aug 12, 2024. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
| Component named in complaints | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control: Cruise control | 1 |
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.
Other Bentley Continental model years
| Year | Combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Continental | 19 mpg | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2025 Continental | 19 mpg | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Continental | 14–17 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2022 Continental | 14–19 mpg | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2021 Continental | 15–19 mpg | 4 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Continental | 15–19 mpg | 5 | 0 | — |
| 2017 Continental | 15–18 mpg | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2016 Continental | 15–18 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2015 Continental | 15–18 mpg | 1 | 2 | — |
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Other 2023 Bentley models
Sources
- Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
- Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
- Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
- Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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